Of millions of deaths reported yearly, just a fraction of a percent are "erroneously reported" cases that need to be corrected, the agency said.
Recession fears are rising, or at least more people are talking about the potential one. Here's what financial advisors are saying - and doing - about it.
Reports of cuts to phone support add to broader concerns about reverberations from mass layoffs amid continued efficiency efforts.
Latest figures confirm record sales in 2024, including four straight quarters exceeding $100 billion, with most of the wins going to the largest players.
Gen X emerges as the least confident in their future, while many retirees are navigating financial shocks from inflation and healthcare costs.
Who’s ready to step up and provide the expert federal retirement advice needed?
The Social Security Administration is going back to fully garnishing monthly benefits to recover overpayments, a move advocates say could cause "unnecessary harm" to some of the most vulnerable Americans.
New data add to piles of surveys showing people don't feel financially prepared for retirement. While retirees often adjust to live within their means, long-term care is a looming problem.
New research examines how assets in IRAs have shifted over the years, and whether the vehicles are still serving their intended purpose.
Retirement industry research report shows ongoing dominance of Vanguard, with BlackRock coming out strong with its paycheck-for-life offering.
Research points to growing need for tailored solutions in pension plans, as well as the shift towards passive in target-date funds.
With big staff cuts coming to an agency already struggling to provide customer service, Social Security claimants should begin preparing, advisors said.
Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.
Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.
The veteran with almost 30 years of experience, mostly at JPMorgan Asset Management, will oversee a business managing nearly $320 billion in assets.
Report of a Thursday memo announcing 30,000 layoffs adds to uncertainty for retirees relying on benefits.
New data show a 27 percent jump in $1 million-and-up accounts last year, with the average millionaire making contributions for more than two decades.
The digital-first 401(k) provider says it is "raising the bar" with timely action on customer inquiries, contributions, and distributions.
Longevity is increasingly globally thanks to advances in medicine and technology. There are wild estimates about AI doubling average lifespans in short order, but there are factors that are also working against longevity.
One-third of poll respondents report no retirement savings and expect to need $2 million on average, highlighting bipartisan importance of financial security.
